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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,703.28, 653,698.92 and 236,526.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,703.28, 653,698.92 and 236,526.48 is: 354,055.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,703.28 : 653,698.92 = 236,526.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,703.28/653,698.92 = 236,526.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,703.28x = 653,698.92 × 236,526.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,703.28x = 154,617,104,527.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,617,104,527.40/436,703.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,055.29

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